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Director of Security Operations, North America Jobs in Santa Clara, CA at Applied Materials
Title: Director of Security Operations, North America
Company: Applied Materials
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Scope of PositionManage the development, oversight and execution of security operations programs and initiatives for Applied Materials at the company’s North America sites and regional levels. This role requires demonstrated leadership experience in managing, mentoring, and inspiring physical security operations teams.
Key Accountabilities
Budget and results accountability for assigned projects, programs and initiatives
Lead and/or support various Applied Materials’ Security & Business Resiliency programs and related capabilities, Federal regulatory programs, guard force services deployment, investigations, event security, emergency preparedness, and workplace violence prevention initiatives across North America
Set site security operations expectations and oversee permanent and contract security personnel regionally
Ensure standard operating procedures exist and are implemented at all sites consistent with Applied Materials’ security standards
Develop and manage KPIs & SLAs in areas of responsibility
Leverage internal case management system to ensure proper staffing deployment
Work cross-functionally to develop and implement security awareness and training programs
Other strategic initiatives / projects as needed
Leadership Skills Required
Must have 100% credibility, objectivity, and respect across all parts of the business
Strategic program development
Ability to identify risk and define mitigation measures with a proactive mindset
Build relationships with team members, peers, and business leaders
Promote the Security function as subject a matter expert within Applied Materials
Ability to collaborate with other service functions (facilities, business units, IT, HR, Finance, Legal)
Willingness to challenge status quo, innovate, and introduce new ideas
Understanding of differences in standards across geographies and cultures
Professional Expertise/ Knowledge
Industry best practices and metrics defining operational performance
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams around safety and business continuity program process implementation and emergency management (ICS) – preferably in a global corporation setting
Strategic planning / program management in global security domain
Ability to identify, analyze, and explain present or future needs for proposed security initiatives to senior leaders
Experience
15+ years in a similar role within a corporate, government, or military security-related organization
Expertise in program development and management / strategic planning & initiatives
Involvement in ASIS international and ATAP preferred
PSP, CPP, or similar certification preferred
Skills
Service-oriented/customer-driven approach
Excellent organizational skills, and business acumen
Solid decision-making and judgment
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work within a matrix environment with cross-functional collaboration
Education
Bachelor’s Degree required; Masters Degree preferred.
No. of Direct Reports
5 or less
Reporting Requirements
Develop and manage operational metrics and KPIs with strategic vendors
Program / project management reporting – key initiatives
Strategic initiatives plan development
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